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A new four-star hotel has opened on Broadway in Douglas, Isle of Man, following a £6m investment and marking the first new hotel launch…

Steeped in rich history and surrounded by the stunning Welsh valleys on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, the reimagined Grade II listed Palé…

Space-saving design without compromising on style, the new Svelte corner unit is the latest addition to Bauhaus’ best-selling Svelte furniture collection. Making the most…

This June the luxury resort of Daios Cove, Crete, is opening ‘The Mansion’ – a new exclusive villa which comes complete with exquisite design,…

Ashford Council is backing a £75m project to regenerate the city, which will include the construction of a new 58-bedroom hotel. After Stanhope PLC…

Renaissance Hotels has opened its sixth hotel in the emerging neighbourhood of La Republique, Paris. Conveniently located near Le Marais and Canal Saint Martin,…

Louvre Hotels Group has strengthened its position in the Middle East and North Africa by announcing the opening of 40 economy hotels over the…

Four Seasons has announced the details of its second hotel in London at the Grade II-listed Ten Trinity Square. Intimate at only 100 accommodations…

Eco-consciousness and sustainability is having more and more of an impact on how hotels are designed and built – not to mention how they…

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, announced this week the debut of the brand’s 38th hotel with the…

Ikos Olivia, a contemporary and stylishly designed hotel on Greece’s Halkidiki coast, is set to open four new, two-bedroom beach-front bungalow suites this year….

Malmaison, the iconic boutique hotel and lifestyle brand, announces that the recently acquired Montpellier Chapter Cheltenham is set to become part of the stylish…

Deciding on the interior of your hotel rooms can be a tricky decision. You need something on trend, but something that also has lasting…

Interior designer, Shaun Clarkson has announced he will be adding a new property to his collection of ‘home-tels’ with the opening of The House…

Frankfurt Messe Premier Inn officially opened to the public last week, marking Whitbread’s first  hotel of the brand in Germany. Adopting European-style open-plan lounge,…

Trump International Hotel, Washington, D.C. will open in September 2016 – dramatically ahead of schedule. With its opening, the Nation’s Capital will now be…

A good night’s sleep is, without doubt, one of the key selling points and minimum requirements of a hotel. Attention is rightly paid to…

At the forefront of design, Gallery Direct is always looking to the future to provide and develop products that continue to stay ahead of…

A brand new five-star luxury hotel, Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra, has arrived at the heart of Ghana’s capital. The property features 269…

A North East hotel is being restored to its former glory following a £200,000 investment. The Three Horseshoes Hotel at Washington Road, Sunderland, was…

The first Renaissance Hotel in the United Arab Emirates is set to open at the end of the year, according to a statement released…

Birmingham’s newest four star hotel – Park Regis – has joined forces with retail giant John Lewis to supply soft furnishings and kitchenware for…

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants recently announced the reopening of its Kimpton Morrison House hotel in Alexandria, Virginia after extensive renovations and the debut of…

RPW Design has announced the extensive refurbishment of the five-star resort, Fairmont St Andrews, which has been designed over the last year. The highly…

From the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) in Dubai, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced that it is on track to grow its…

Steigenberger is continuing its programme of expansion in the Middle East – the first InterCityHotel outside Europe is scheduled to open in July 2016…

Marriott International has announced the opening of its newest property in China – the Zhejiang Taizhou Marriott Hotel. The hotel has 351 elegant and…

Leeu Collection has acquired its first UK property, the acclaimed Lake District hotel, Linthwaite House. It is Leeu Collection’s first property outside of South…

Work has begun on a new boutique, four-star hotel in Edinburgh’s Old Town at a cost of £20 million, which is set to open…

An enormous amount of strain is put on a hotel’s flooring, especially in the public areas. It stands to reason that it needs to…

Enabling architects to create sustainable, environmentally-friendly bathroom and washroom spaces, the market-leading Geberit Duofix Sigma 8cm framing system has been re-launched with a number…

Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe UK, will showcase a number of contemporary and premium fabric collections at the Irish Interiors Showcase in May. Kobe’s Elements,…

A fifth DoubleTree by Hilton hotel has opened in Russia with the opening of a property in Tyumen. Since 2014, DoubleTree by Hilton‘s presence…

The Detroit furniture range from Gallery Direct’s Hudson Living furniture collection offers a cool and contemporary finish to any interior. This striking range of…

Cary Arms, the five-star hotel in Devon, is mere months away from revealing its new beach huts — part of a £1.5 million investment….

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino has completed the final phase of its resort-wide remodel of more than 3,000 guest rooms and suites. Created by…

The first foundations have been laid for One&Only Portonovi – an integral part of the new luxury lifestyle development being built in Montenegro. In…

With a restrained and elegant range of environmental graphics Modulex complement the scheme created by New York based Champalimaud Design in collaboration with EPR…

Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide’s upscale global brand of hotels, has announced its entry into Indonesia with the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Bali…

The first, award-winning major revamp since the the Hilton Budapest originally opened in 1977 has been revealed; maintaining its strong appeal to conference and…

Ufi Ibrahim, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association (BHA) welcomed the House of Lords Select Committee on the European Union Report calling for…

Andrew’s Lane Theatre is set to become a ‘micro hotel’ after investors revealed plans to build a seven-storey development containing 115 pod rooms of…

Gallery Direct are renowned for their constant development and success within the home furnishing industry. With their continual introductions of new product lines, it…

The property sector is short-changing itself in the development and construction of hotels. Owners, developers and investors should look beyond traditional procedures. If you…

Hilton has begun proceedings to enter the Serbian market after signing an agreement with local developers to open a Hilton-branded hotel in the capital…

Specialist property adviser Christie & Co has announced the final sale of a collection of six regional, managed Hilton hotels. The six properties across…

Caesarstone has extended its premium Ultra-Natural range of quality quartz worktops with the launch of Statuario Maximus, which has the appearance of natural stone….

The St. Regis Dubai at Al Habtoor City in Dubai has announced the official launch of the hotel’s Sir Winston Churchill Suite. The spacious…

Rezidor announced this week the opening of the world’s very first Radisson RED hotel in Brussels, Belgium. Radisson RED is a new hotel philosophy…

The owners of luxurious, heritage hotel 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai have launched a boutique hotel operation, which will take its name from this…

Miami-based investment company Spider will develop a 44-key hotel on land it acquired last year in North Beach. In July, Harding Excalibur LLC, an…

Bristol’s Grade I-listed Portland Square is set for a remarkable turnaround in fortunes in 2016 and beyond – and part of that will be…

Steve Wynn and Wynn Resorts have discussed plans at a recent investor conference for a new entertainment destination built around a first-ever recreational lake…

Five-star, 232-bedroom hotel Gleneagles in Perthshire, Scotland has announced it will begin carrying out a multi-million pound upgrade programme (artist’s impressions above). New owners…

UK-based hospitality developers Luxury Hotels Group plan to open 200 hotels in India during 2016. The group currently has 150 properties ranging from 3-star…

In an agreement with Assets Real Estate Development Company, Hilton has announced the development of the Conrad Doha as part of its luxury branch’s…

The second phase of a two-year renovation at Tewkesbury Park has been completed at a cost of £4 million, with the addition of nine…

As predicted earlier in the year, the Hotel Collection has brought ten properties to market for a combined value of £130 million to be…

Property developer Maven has completed a £15 million transaction for the purchase and refurbishment of the Grade II listed Shire Hall in Durham, to…

The Master Builder’s at Buckler’s Hard Hotel in the New Forest has revealed the results of its major renovation works completed earlier this month….

The final phase of the £1million bedroom refurbishment project at Wyboston Lakes hotel is now complete and guests will be occupying the brand new…

Exterior signage will often be the first contact that a visitor has with a property. Signbox knows this. Signage schemes should welcome, inform, direct…

The land of emeralds has a new gem in the luxuriously intimate Four Seasons Hotel Bogotá, where every design detail is handcrafted, and every…

Offering powerful precision in a beautiful minimalist design, combined with high-quality features and precise water distribution, the new Tempesta-F 30 trigger spray by GROHE…

The Residences by Anantara Phuket Layan, a new luxury residential villa development overlooking breathtaking Layan Beach, were designed by the late Jaya Ibrahim of…

The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has launched its new Client’s Guide to Working with An Interior Designer. The practical guide is designed…

Ten Hotel Jen hotels across Asia Pacific have exciting developments and renovations taking place throughout 2016. From Hello Kitty-themed rooms in Johor to a…

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has revealed its first hotel in Hungary this week. The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest, is housed within a protected historic building, located…

New York’s hippest new hotel – 11 Howard – has opened in SoHo and has all the markings of its owner’s style. However, in…

Luxury bed manufacturer Hypnos welcomed HRH Duke of York on Wednesday, to officially open its new contract factory in Castle Donington. The state-of-the-art premises…

Hilton Worldwide has announced its second hotel in New Caledonia with the signing of Hilton Lifou Wadra Bay Resort. The 50-room resort is due…

Plymouth City Council has resolved to grant planning permission to Thames Bank Property, advised by planning and development consultant Iceni Projects, for the £50…

A Spanish-Swiss architectural firm has come out on top to design a new mega-tower in Dubai – which will surpass the world’s current tallest…

The Hansgrohe Group concluded its 2015 financial year once again with record sales and earnings. Thorsten Klapproth, Chairman of the Executive Board at Hansgrohe…

The Culpeper Pub in Spitalfields, London is on the verge of opening five new rooms to add to its already-successful food and drink offering….

Marriott International is celebrating the grand opening of the highly anticipated SpringHill Suites & Residence Inn San Diego Downtown Bayfront at BRIC. Adding to…

April will see representatives of the world’s fashion and design industry converge on Milan, where the 55th Milan Design Week will be held from…

Hilton London Paddington has completed a £350,000 refurbishment to its flexible conference and events space, and public areas. New carpets and furniture including multi-functional…

Hyatt Place Shenzhen Airport and Hyatt House Shenzhen Airport opened this week in southern China’s Guangdong province. The opening of Hyatt House Shenzhen Airport…

Design-led boutique hostel brand Generator Hostels has launched its latest project in Amsterdam. Generator Amsterdam is located in the up-and-coming eastern side of the…

Global modular flooring manufacturer and Hotel Designs Directory members, Interface, has launched its new collection, Touch of Timber, a hybrid textile floor which resembles…

The traditional get-away-from-it-all break is fast becoming the stay-connected-to-everything trip, with travellers expecting hotels to provide smart technology, charging points and free internet access….

Hilton Worldwide has reached a franchise agreement with Grupo Avintia to bring Curio – A Collection by Hilton to Ibiza’s historic town centre. The…

Bathroom furniture allows designers to add additional storage space while also completing a room’s finish. Often, dead space under sinks is a difficult spot…

Conrad Hotels & Resorts has made its debut in India with the opening of Conrad Pune. Located in the heart of the central business…

The number of planned hotel rooms in Africa has soared to 64,000 in 365 hotels, up almost 30% on the previous year, according to…

Baulmann Leuchten were asked to collaborate on the manufacture of guestroom and public area lighting for the Boulevard Hotel Baku. Located in the heart…

Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide have announced that at separate special stockholder meetings today the stockholders of both companies approved proposals…

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Irongate announced plans recently for a luxury resort and private residences on the pristine beaches of Baja’s eastern…

Just launched, Harris, the new wool-rich tufted range from Wilton Carpets Commercial, is causing quite a stir amongst interior designers and hotel owners, with…

According to sources, the building housing the US embassy in London is set to be redeveloped into a five-star hotel as part of a…

Shangri-La has announced the development of the first Hotel Jen in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Opening in 2019, Hotel Jen Kuala Lumpur is the second…

Redefine|BDL Hotels has announced that Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct 7 and Holiday Inn Express Redditch have joined the management company’s extensive portfolio…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa, in partnership with Ghanem Al Thani Holdings, in the heart of Qatar’s…

Architect and developer John C. Portman has converted an office block he once designed in Atlanta into a multi-use building which houses Hotel Indigo…

Chelsom are delighted to once again be exhibiting at HD Expo 2016 which takes place at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas on 4th-6th May. HD…

Secluded on a pristine private island in the Quirimbas Archipelago off the northern coast of Mozambique, Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort has reopened following an…

The Liberty, an icon of the Boston hospitality scene, has completed its $11 million (£7.8 million) guest room renovation. The former jail and now…

Malmaison has announced that its recently acquired Hotel Seattle Brighton will be transformed into a Malmaison hotel – taking the total number of Malmaison…